Column lists pay of local legislatorsWhile all Louisiana legislators receive the same base salary, those in leadership positions receive bonuses. Plus, payments for per diems and mileage can help even the lowliest lawmaker land a spot...

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LaPolitics News Service By John Maginnis and Jeremy AlfordNatchitoches Times

Edwin plays along on must-miss televisionWhen the previews of “The Governor’s Wife” first aired, my response was that it would be both unwatchable and unmissable, much like a train wreck. It was that way in viewing its debut on A&E Sunday...

Europe mulls sanctions over US spyingBERLIN (AP) — The United States could lose access to an important law enforcement tool used to track terrorist money flows, German officials said Monday, as Europe weighs a response to allegations ...

Community college may build at LSUAALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Officials with Louisiana State University at Alexandria are touting a plan for a community college to build on its campus. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is lo...